Congratulations to Principal Derrick Lawson of Indio High School! Principal Derrick Lawson of Indio High School in Indio, CA, noticed virtual attendance dropping from 94% to as low as 70% during the COVID-19 pandemic. Like hundreds of other schools hit hard by the pandemic, Indio High School’s vulnerable populations were disproportionately suffering. Half the students lived with family members who had gotten sick, a third lacked stable housing, and a quarter had begun working full time or ...| NASSP
Since 2019, the Advocacy Champion of the Year Award has honored a leader whose influence in policy and public discourse has helped shape the future of education. This prestigious award is NASSP’s highest recognition for education advocacy—highlighting individuals who elevate the voices of school leaders at every level of government. 2025 NASSP Advocacy Champion of the Year Terri Daniels, center, with NASSP Board President Raquel Martinez, left, and NASSP CEO Ronn Nozoe. Photo courtesy o...| NASSP